Design matching game with bar code for confirmation

Abstract

A matching game that requires the pairing of designs on game pieces wherein each design is complex and not easily identifiable. Multiple game pieces are provided with a design on the front and some type of confirmation information on the back. Matching designs have identical types and shapes however, the matching designs are different in coloring or shading, which adds difficulty to the game but also enhances the male-female aspect of the present matching game. In the preferred embodiment, the confirmation information is provided in the form of a barcode on each game piece. When two players believe they have found their match, the players take their game pieces to a verification station, which includes a bar code scanner that reads the bar codes and verifies whether or not a match has been found. The bar codes on matching game pieces can be identical or they may merely be associated with each other through the use of a correlation table that is stored within the scanning device.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates generally to the field of matching games, or memory games, and more specifically to a game of finding matching designs wherein each game piece has a bar code that is used to confirm a correct match. [0002] A matching, or memory, game is a game where players try to find matching pairs of game pieces from among multiple pieces that are provided in the game. Such a game is commonly used as an “ice-breaker” at social events. Typically, the host of the social event explains the rules of the game, hands out the game pieces, assists the players as needed, and hands out prizes to the winners. A game that is closely related to the present matching game uses mechanical locks and keys. In this lock-and-key game, the locks are given to the female players and the keys are given to the male players. Each key is able to unlock only one of the locks. When the game begins users attempt to find their matching lock or key by process of t...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0006] It is an object of the present invention to provide a game that requires players to match not easily identifiable designs, wherein the designs may be separated by color or a unique identifier such as an “O” on one card and an “X” on that card's match.

Problems solved by technology

However, a game that requires the players to find the match to a complex design wherein potential matches can be verified with barcode reader is lacking in the field.

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